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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,270.49, 134,233.28 and 52,558.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,270.49, 134,233.28 and 52,558.49 is: 72,530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,270.49 : 134,233.28 = 52,558.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,270.49/134,233.28 = 52,558.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,270.49x = 134,233.28 × 52,558.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,270.49x = 7,055,098,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055,098,840.13/97,270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,530.72

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